FIRE CONTROL DISPATCHER 3

Supervisory Fire Control Dispatcher

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Division of Forestry is recruiting for a Supervisory Fire Control Dispatcher who serves as the Assistant Center Manager at the Elko Interagency Dispatch Center. This position performs the supervisory functions for the state employees in the dispatch centers, such as scheduling, approving timesheets, updating work performance standards and completing performance evaluations for the Fire Control Dispatcher 1 and 2s, as well as acting as the floor supervisor to help facilitate and coordinate the emergency dispatch response during Wildland Fire Season. This position is also responsible for performing building steward duties, ensuring that the state facility is being properly maintained, fire safety systems are operational, and safety issues are being addressed.

Fire Control Dispatchers operate communication equipment at an assigned interagency communications center, and dispatch personnel, supplies, aircraft, and mobile equipment to fire scenes, medical emergencies, law enforcement incidents, hazardous materials incidents, and other emergency situations.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. General knowledge of: practices, strategy and equipment used in an all-risk emergency response communications center; basic principles of supervision and training. Ability to: coordinate dispatching, record keeping and related activities during emergency situations to preserve lives, property and natural resources; evaluate initial attack requirements and mobilize units appropriate to the situation; anticipate the need for additional personnel, equipment and supplies in emergency incidents.

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Benefits include: health insurance, vacation, sick leave, holidays, retirement, deferred compensation, no Nevada state income tax, public service loan forgiveness, and longevity payments eligibility.